MBA studies alongside professional activity

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Part-time MBA studies — combining career and continuing education effectively

A part-time MBA gives working professionals the opportunity to develop management and leadership skills without stepping away from their careers. For most people considering an MBA, the ability to continue working throughout their studies is not just a preference — it is a practical necessity.

What Is a Part-Time MBA?

A part-time MBA is a Master of Business Administration programme structured to be completed alongside full-time employment. For a complete overview of what an MBA programme involves, the MBA programme page covers all the key details.

What Study Formats Are Available?

Online MBA programmes offer maximum flexibility. More on this format is available on the online MBA page. The Executive MBA in eight months is a particularly efficient format for experienced managers.

What Are the Benefits of Studying an MBA Alongside Work?

The most immediate benefit is continuity. Studying an MBA whilst working also demonstrates to employers a level of self-discipline and commitment that has its own professional value.

How Long Does a Part-Time MBA Take?

The OBS MBA takes eight months — considerably shorter than most part-time alternatives. Check the entry requirements for any programme you are considering before applying.

Further reading: Master of Business Administration – what the degree means and MBA title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a bachelor's degree for a part-time MBA?

Not necessarily. Some programmes — including the OBS MBA — accept substantial professional experience as an alternative to a formal undergraduate degree. Full details are on the MBA without a bachelor's degree page.

About the author

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik is President of the Opresnik Business School and Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Management at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. He is a global co-author, alongside Philip Kotler, of several standard works in marketing and management, and spent ten years in international management at Shell before dedicating his career to executive education. Through OBS, he makes an accredited British MBA accessible to experienced professionals — 100% online and completed in 8 months.

Über den Autor

Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik ist Präsident der Opresnik Business School und Distinguished Professor für Marketing und Management an der Technischen Hochschule Lübeck. Gemeinsam mit Philip Kotler ist er globaler Co-Autor mehrerer Standardwerke im Marketing und Management und war zehn Jahre im internationalen Management bei Shell tätig, bevor er sich der Weiterbildung von Führungskräften widmete. Über OBS macht er einen akkreditierten britischen MBA für erfahrene Berufstätige zugänglich — 100 % online und in 8 Monaten.

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